How long does it take to study for and pass the PMP examination?
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You don't need to be a member of PMI to be a PMP or vice-versa.
However if you do want to be a PMP it depends on how much experience you currently have, and how familiar you are with PMI's PMBOK.
There are minimum experience requirements for PMP status, and you must be very familiar with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) before you sit the 4-hr exam.
As has been recommended earlier, its probably a good idea to take a PMP prep class, although you don't have it. That should get you an understanding of the PMBOK, but then its up to you as to how long it takes to learn and remember the material.
Be aware that is the exam and the PMBOK were changed in Sept 2004, so you want to make sure you get current information if you're looking for help on the web.
That's entirely up to you. I took an exam prep class at a local college (one night a week for one semester), which was helpful in getting me started, and then crammed the whole weekend before I took the test. I highly recommend finding a prep class in your area, or at least attending an exam review session at your local PMI chapter. This will help you to make sure you're studying the right info (particularly given that the exam was just updated to reflect the latest version of the PMBOK). Good luck!
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